Core Insights - The Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and the Shenzhen Local Financial Supervision Bureau have jointly released an action plan to establish a cross-border financial technology center between Hong Kong and Shenzhen by 2027, aiming to implement over 20 cross-border data verification platforms in the financial sector [1][3] Group 1: Cross-Border Credit Landscape - The cross-border credit landscape between Hong Kong and Shenzhen is evolving, with a shift from a southbound focus to a more balanced north-south dynamic, as Hong Kong residents' demand for loans in mainland China becomes more tangible [1][4] - The first significant case of cross-border consumer loans for Hong Kong residents was successfully executed by Agricultural Bank of China Shenzhen Branch, utilizing a cross-border data verification platform [2][4] Group 2: Challenges and Solutions - There are existing challenges such as discrepancies in credit data standards and insufficient coverage of loan product scenarios, which need to be addressed to facilitate the growth of cross-border lending [1][4] - The use of blockchain technology in the verification process is expected to streamline data validation and enhance financial services for Hong Kong residents living in Shenzhen [2][3] Group 3: Policy and Market Dynamics - The action plan aims to explore mechanisms for cross-border financial data flow and enhance cooperation between financial institutions in both regions, with a target of establishing over 20 applications by the end of 2027 [3][6] - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has indicated that successful pilot projects will be regularized, allowing for the development of market-driven cross-border credit solutions [6]
港人北向贷款调查:告别“多证明”迎来“验数据”